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Ex-Tory donor Richard Walker set for Labour peerage

Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.

Labour's biggest union backer eyes party split

Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.

Four Labour Figures Could Beat Starmer in Poll

New polling shows four senior Labour politicians could defeat Keir Starmer in a leadership contest. Discover who leads the potential challenge and what it means for Labour's future.

Wes Streeting: Labour Leadership Contender Emerges

Westminster is rife with speculation about Wes Streeting's leadership ambitions after a chaotic week for Labour. Discover the inside story of the party's internal tensions and what it means for the future.

Labour Leadership Crisis: Streeting vs Starmer

As Labour faces internal turmoil, Wes Streeting emerges as potential leadership contender. Could replacing Keir Starmer solve the party's fundamental problems? Analysis of the political manoeuvring.

Starmer apologises to Streeting in Labour rift

Keir Starmer has apologised to health secretary Wes Streeting following damaging briefings from allies. The Labour turmoil reveals deepening tensions within the party leadership.

Is the UK's fiscal black hole actually real?

Sky News Daily podcast explores whether the UK's fiscal black hole is genuine or self-imposed as Sir Keir Starmer faces budget pressures. Listen now for expert analysis.

Victims' Commissioner Helen Newlove Dies

Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away. A passionate campaigner, her legacy transformed support for crime victims. Read her remarkable story.

Brent Conservative leader de-selected ahead of elections

The leader and deputy leader of Brent Conservatives have been blocked from standing in the 2026 local elections, following a similar purge of eight Labour councillors. Discover the political upheaval in this North London borough.

Streeting denies plotting to oust Starmer as PM

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has emphatically denied rumours of a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, dismissing claims as 'self-defeating' conspiracy theories. Read the full story.

Labour's Tax Pledge Crisis Threatens Trust

Keir Starmer's government considers breaking its core election promise on taxes, risking irreversible damage to public trust and fuelling far-right populism across Britain.

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